Bob Isaac
Robert Isaac | |
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| 37th Mayor ofColorado Springs | |
| In office 1979–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Ochs |
| Succeeded by | Leon Young |
| 48thPresident of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Whitmire |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Flynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Michael Isaac January 27, 1928 Colorado Springs, Colorado,U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 2008 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | United States Military Academy(BS) University of Southern California(JD) |
Robert Michael Isaac(January 27, 1928 – May 2, 2008) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 37th mayor ofColorado Springs,Colorado.Elected in April 1979, he was the first popularly-elected mayor in the history of Colorado Springs, serving five four-year terms through 1997.
Early life and education[edit]
Isaac was born and raised inColorado Springs, Colorado.He graduated fromColorado Springs High Schoolin 1945. He earned aBachelor of Sciencein electrical engineering from theUnited States Military Academyin 1951 and aJuris Doctorfrom theUniversity of Southern California'sGould School of Lawin 1962.[1][2]
Career[edit]
After graduating from theUnited States Military Academy,Isaac worked as a math teacher inGermany.
Isaac was a partner in the law firm of Isaac, Johnson & Alpern. He served as assistantdistrict attorneyfor theFourth Judicial District of Coloradoin 1965 and 1966, and as a judge for the Colorado Springs Municipal Court from 1966 to 1969. He was a city councilman for Colorado Springs from April 1975 to April 1979.
On September 29, 1983,PresidentRonald Reagannominated Isaac to be a member of the board of trustees of theHarry S. Truman Scholarship Foundationfor a term expiring December 10, 1987, succeeding Washington state legislatorDick King.[3]
During his tenure,KVUUaired a daily drive-time segment called "Stump Mayor Bob", in which the DJs would call the mayor's office and ask him trivia questions.
In 1997, the Colorado SpringsMunicipal Courtat 224 East Kiowa Street was renamed theRobert M. Isaac Municipal Court Building.The terminal at theColorado Springs Municipal Airportis also named in his honor.
Personal life[edit]
OfSyrianChristiandescent, he was twice-married and had five children. Isaac died on May 2, 2008, from complications frompneumonia.[4][5]
External links[edit]
- Nomination of Robert Michael Isaac to be a member of the board of trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
- Municipal Court
- Obituaryfrom theColorado Springs Gazette
- http://usmayors.org/usmayornewspaper/documents/05_19_08/pg3_isaac.asp
References[edit]
- ^"WP-ORG Eulogy for Robert Michael Isaac -- USMA '51".defender.west-point.org.Retrieved2020-05-08.
- ^Graduates, United States Military Academy Association of (2003).Assembly.Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy.
- ^Boyd, Gerald M. (1985-01-17)."Republican Mayors Voice Support of Reagan Cuts".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2020-05-08.
- ^HEILMAN, RICH LADEN and WAYNE."Former Springs Mayor Bob Isaac dies".Colorado Springs Gazette.Retrieved2020-05-08.
- ^Saar, Danielle."Former Mayor Robert Isaac Dies".kktv.Retrieved2020-05-08.
- 1928 births
- 2008 deaths
- 20th-century mayors of places in Colorado
- Mayors of Colorado Springs, Colorado
- American politicians of Syrian descent
- Syrian Christians
- United States Military Academy alumni
- USC Gould School of Law alumni
- Deaths from pneumonia in Colorado
- Colorado Springs City Council members
- Middle Eastern Christians
- American people of Syrian descent
- Presidents of the United States Conference of Mayors